“With crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high‑water mark for CRPGs.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent combat
- Open exploration
- Compelling narrative
- Rich world design
- Polished presentation
- Deep character creation
Points of Contention
- Overwhelming scale
- Underwhelming finale
- Performance issues
- Faithful adaptation causing tabletop irritation
- Spell slots are really bad
- Some choices can lock you out of later story paths
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics“Baldur's Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that make its possibilities feel endless.”
“Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fine contender for one of the best video game RPGs ever made.”
“Baldur’s Gate 3 stands out as one of the best, earning a rare five‑star rating and our Editors’ Choice award.”
